Technology companies relocating to South Carolina and moving or hiring at least 5 people can be reimbursed up to $50,000 for relocation costs like equipment moves and facility up-fits; rolling.
Reimburses technology companies relocating to South Carolina for expenses such as moving equipment, up-fitting facilities and leases, typically up to $50,000. Companies must relocate or hire at least five people within the first year and coordinate with an economic development organization. Reviewed on a rolling basis.
Registered as a for-profit business with the SC Secretary of State
Based on some form of technology, ideally protected by IP
Must coordinate with a local, regional and/or state economic development organization
Must relocate or hire at least 5 people within the first year of relocation
Sole proprietorships or individuals working alone are not eligible
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South Carolina for-profit startups commercializing IP from a South Carolina college or university can get up to $25,000 from SCRA (membership required); rolling.
Established early-stage South Carolina technology companies (SCRA Member Companies) can get up to $50,000 to accelerate market readiness; rolling.
South Carolina technology small businesses can get SCRA matching grants (typically up to $50,000, 1:1 industry match required) to demonstrate or test new products with an industry partner; rolling.
South Carolina startups that won federal technology grants such as SBIR/STTR Phase I can get a SCRA match of up to 50% of the award (max $50,000); SCRA membership required; rolling.
South Carolina for-profit technology startups that are SCRA Member Companies can get up to $25,000 to hit commercialization milestones and attract follow-on funding; rolling.
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